Material taking and feeding mechanism and series welding machine device

By designing a feeding mechanism, using the coordination of the moving part and the fixed part, the synchronous transfer and paper picking of the battery cells are achieved, and the problem of inefficiency caused by separate processing of the battery cells in the prior art is solved, and processing efficiency is improved.

CN223129742UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22ZHONGBU QINGTIAN NEW ENERGY (HUBEI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422341719.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

In a string welding machine, the paper picking and feeding operations of the battery cells are usually carried out separately, resulting in inefficient processing.

Method used

A feeding mechanism is designed, including a frame, a transfer mechanism and a feeding box. Through the cooperation of the moving part and the fixing part, the synchronous transfer and paper picking operation of the battery sheet is realized. The setting of the feeding box enables the fixing part to approach the feeding box to contact the paper sheet and drive the battery sheet to pick up the paper.

Benefits of technology

The synchronous transfer and paper pick-up of the battery cells is realized, and the processing efficiency is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a material taking and feeding mechanism and a series welding machine device, and relates to the technical field of series welding machines, the material taking and feeding mechanism is used for battery pieces, and the material taking and feeding mechanism comprises a rack, a transfer mechanism and a material supply box. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, through the arrangement mode of the movable part and the fixed part, the movable part can carry out transfer movement relative to the rack, through the connection of the fixed part and the movable part, the battery pieces can be fixed and transferred, and through the arrangement of the feeding box, the battery pieces can be fed into the feeding box. In the transferring movement stroke, the moving part can pass through the feeding box so that the fixed part can face the feeding box, in the feeding movement stroke, the fixed part can be close to the feeding box so that paper pieces can make contact with the battery pieces, the fixed part can drive the battery pieces to conduct paper taking operation, and therefore the paper taking efficiency is improved. Therefore, the purposes of synchronous transfer and paper taking of the battery pieces are achieved through the arrangement of the transfer mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of string welding machines, and particularly relates to a material taking and feeding mechanism and a string welding machine device. Background Art

[0002] In the whole machine process of the string welding machine, it mainly consists of a welding tape running process, a battery string process, a feeding process, and a tooling circulation process; in the string welding process, the processing of battery wafers involves multiple steps, among which the paper taking operation for battery wafers is generally carried out individually, and the paper taking and feeding are carried out separately, with low efficiency, reducing the processing efficiency of battery wafers. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a material taking and feeding mechanism and a string welding machine device, aiming to be able to operate synchronously and achieve the purpose of improving the processing efficiency of battery wafers.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the material taking and feeding mechanism proposed by the utility model for battery wafers includes:

[0005] A frame, the frame includes a transfer station and a feeding station;

[0006] A transfer mechanism, arranged corresponding to the transfer station, includes a moving part and a fixed part, the moving part is movably arranged with the frame so that the moving part has a transfer moving stroke relative to the frame, the fixed part is connected with the moving part for fixing the battery wafer; and,

[0007] A feeding box, arranged corresponding to the feeding station for placing paper sheets, the feeding box has a feeding moving stroke relative to the fixed part; wherein,

[0008] In the transfer moving stroke, the moving part can pass by the feeding box so that the fixed part faces the feeding box, and in the feeding moving stroke, the fixed part can approach the feeding box so that the paper sheet contacts the battery wafer.

[0009] In one embodiment, the frame is arranged in a strip shape; or,

[0010] The frame is arranged in a ring shape.

[0011] In one embodiment, the fixed part is movably arranged on the moving part to form the feeding moving stroke, so that the fixed part can move towards the feeding box.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fixed part includes at least one suction nozzle.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fixed part further includes at least one sensor.

[0014] In one embodiment, the loading and unloading mechanism further includes a telescopic component;

[0015] The telescopic component includes a cylinder and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is connected to the moving part, the cylinder is fixed to a side of the connecting plate away from the moving part, and the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed part.

[0016] In one embodiment, a plurality of transfer mechanisms are provided, and at least one feeding box is provided. Each moving part passes at least one feeding box during its transfer movement stroke.

[0017] In one embodiment, the loading and unloading mechanism further includes a sliding part;

[0018] The sliding part includes a rodless cylinder. The rodless cylinder is arranged at the loading station and is used for the feeding box to slide at the loading station.

[0019] In one embodiment, the feeding box is detachably connected to the sliding part.

[0020] The present utility model also provides a string welding machine device, including the above-mentioned loading and unloading mechanism.

[0021] Through the setting mode of the moving part and the fixed part in the technical solution of the present utility model, the moving part can perform a transfer movement relative to the frame. By connecting the fixed part to the moving part, the battery cell can be fixed and transferred. Through the setting of the feeding box, since the moving part can pass by the feeding box during the transfer movement stroke, so that the fixed part faces the feeding box, and during the loading movement stroke, the fixed part can approach the feeding box, so that the paper sheet contacts the battery cell. The fixed part can drive the battery cell to perform a paper picking operation, thereby achieving the purpose of synchronously transferring the battery cell and picking paper through the setting of the transfer mechanism, and improving the processing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the loading and unloading mechanism provided by the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 For Figure 1 front view.

[0025] Description of the attached drawing reference numerals:

[0026] 100. Pick-up and feeding mechanism; 1. Frame; 11. Transfer station; 12. Loading station; 2. Transfer mechanism; 21. Moving part; 22. Fixed part; 221. Suction nozzle; 222. Sensor; 3. Feeding box; 4. Telescopic assembly; 41. Cylinder; 42. Connecting plate; 5. Sliding part; 51. Rodless cylinder.

[0027] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) in the embodiments of the present utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, the descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions appears to be contradictory or unable to be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present utility model.

[0031] In the overall process of the string welding machine, it mainly consists of the welding tape running process, the battery string process, the loading process, and the tooling circulation process; in the string welding process, the processing of the battery cells involves multiple steps. Among them, the operation of picking up the paper for the battery cells is generally carried out individually, and the paper picking and feeding are carried out separately, with low efficiency, which reduces the processing efficiency of the battery cells.

[0032] The present utility model proposes a pick-up and feeding mechanism, aiming to be able to operate synchronously to achieve the purpose of improving the processing efficiency of battery cells.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the material taking and feeding mechanism is used for battery wafers. The material taking and feeding mechanism 100 includes a frame 1, a transfer mechanism 2 and a feeding box 3. The frame 1 includes a transfer station 11 and a loading station 12; the transfer mechanism 2 is arranged corresponding to the transfer station 11 and includes a moving part 21 and a fixing part 22. The moving part 21 is movably arranged with the frame 1 so that the moving part 21 has a transfer activity stroke relative to the frame 1. The fixing part 22 is connected with the moving part 21 for fixing the battery wafer; the feeding box 3 is arranged corresponding to the loading station 12 for placing paper sheets. The feeding box 3 and the fixing part 22 have a relative loading activity stroke; wherein, in the transfer activity stroke, the moving part 21 can pass by the feeding box 3 so that the fixing part 22 faces the feeding box 3. In the loading activity stroke, the fixing part 22 can approach the feeding box 3 so that the paper sheet contacts the battery wafer.

[0034] The technical solution of the present utility model adopts that the frame 1 includes a transfer station 11 and a loading station 12; the transfer mechanism 2 is arranged corresponding to the transfer station 11 and includes a moving part 21 and a fixing part 22. The moving part 21 is movably arranged with the frame 1 so that the moving part 21 has a transfer activity stroke relative to the frame 1. The fixing part 22 is connected with the moving part 21 for fixing the battery wafer; the feeding box 3 is arranged corresponding to the loading station 12 for placing paper sheets. The feeding box 3 and the fixing part 22 have a relative loading activity stroke; wherein, in the transfer activity stroke, the moving part 21 can pass by the feeding box 3 so that the fixing part 22 faces the feeding box 3. In the loading activity stroke, the fixing part 22 can approach the feeding box 3 so that the paper sheet contacts the battery wafer. In this way, through the setting mode of the moving part 21 and the fixing part 22, the moving part 21 can perform transfer activities relative to the frame 1. By connecting the fixing part 22 with the moving part 21, the battery wafer can be fixed and transferred. Through the setting of the feeding box 3, since in the transfer activity stroke, the moving part 21 can pass by the feeding box 3 so that the fixing part 22 faces the feeding box 3. In the loading activity stroke, the fixing part 22 can approach the feeding box 3 so that the paper sheet contacts the battery wafer. The fixing part 22 can drive the battery wafer to perform paper taking operation, and further achieve the purpose of synchronously transferring the battery wafer and taking paper through the setting of the transfer mechanism 2, improving the processing efficiency.

[0035] In this embodiment, there is no specific limitation on the movement mode between the moving part 21 and the frame 1. For example, a cylinder may be fixed on the frame 1, and the moving part 21 moves on the frame 1 through the cylinder; alternatively, a linear driving module may be fixed on the frame 1, and the moving part 21 moves on the frame 1 through the linear driving module.

[0036] In this embodiment, there are various ways to arrange the moving part 21, which may be a plate or a rod.

[0037] It should be noted that the connection mode between the moving part 21 and the fixed part 22 may be movable or fixed. For the specific arrangement mode, please refer to the following description.

[0038] There are various ways to arrange the fixed part 22, which may be a magnetic suction block or a suction cup. For the specific arrangement mode, please refer to the following description.

[0039] It should be noted that the feeding box 3 and the fixed part 22 have a relative feeding movement stroke. It may be that the feeding box 3 moves towards the fixed part 22, or the fixed part 22 moves towards the feeding box 3. For the specific arrangement mode, please refer to the following description.

[0040] Further, the frame 1 is arranged in a strip shape; or, the frame 1 is arranged in a ring shape. Thus, the moving part 21 has various movement modes. When the frame 1 is arranged in a strip shape, the moving part 21 moves along with the frame 1 to realize processing on one side; when the frame 1 is in a ring shape, the moving part 21 moves in a circular motion along with the frame 1 to realize circumferential processing at multiple side positions.

[0041] In addition, considering that the moving part 21 needs to perform a paper picking operation, in the technical solution of the present invention, the fixed part 22 is movably arranged on the moving part 21 to form the feeding movement stroke, so that the fixed part 22 can move towards the feeding box 3. Thus, through the movable arrangement of the fixed part 22, the fixed part 22 can be moved towards the feeding box 3, and then the battery sheet can be moved to pick up the paper.

[0042] The movement mode between the fixed part 22 and the moving part 21 can be controlled by a lead screw or by a cylinder.

[0043] It should be explained that since the battery sheet is heavy and has static electricity itself, the paper in the feeding box 3 can be adsorbed onto the battery sheet by the static electricity of the battery sheet itself to complete the paper picking operation of the battery sheet.

[0044] Further, the fixing part 22 includes at least one suction nozzle 221; in this way, the battery cell can be fixed by the suction nozzle 221, achieving the purpose of fixing while reducing damage to the battery cell itself.

[0045] It should be noted that a negative pressure device is connected to the suction nozzle 221, and the fixing method for the battery cell is negative pressure adsorption.

[0046] It should be added that the specific number of the suction nozzles 221 is not limited in this embodiment. Of course, considering better fixing effect for the battery cell, in this embodiment, preferably, a plurality of the suction nozzles 221 are provided to adsorb multiple positions of the battery cell.

[0047] Further, considering the protection of the battery cell and avoiding excessive suction force, in the technical solution of the present utility model, the fixing part 22 further includes at least one sensor 222; in this way, the suction force in the suction nozzle 221 can be monitored by the sensor 222, so as to set a reasonable adsorption force to adsorb and fix the battery cell.

[0048] It should be explained that the sensor 222 includes a pressure sensor.

[0049] It should be added that the specific number of the sensors 222 is not limited in this embodiment. Of course, considering monitoring the suction force of the suction nozzle 221, in this embodiment, preferably, the number of the sensors 222 is set corresponding to the number of the suction nozzles 221.

[0050] In addition, in order to achieve the purpose of picking and delivering, in the technical solution of the present utility model, the picking and feeding mechanism 100 further includes a telescopic assembly 4; the telescopic assembly 4 includes a cylinder 41 and a connecting plate 42. The connecting plate 42 is connected to the moving part 21, the cylinder 41 is fixed to a side of the connecting plate 42 away from the moving part 21, and the output end of the cylinder 41 is fixed to the fixing part 22; in this way, through the setting of the cylinder 41, the fixing part 22 can be driven to telescopic, thereby achieving the purpose of picking and delivering the battery cell.

[0051] In addition, considering that there are a large number of battery cells during processing, in order to improve processing efficiency, in the technical solution of the present utility model, a plurality of the transfer mechanisms 2 are provided, and at least one feeding box 3 is provided. Each moving part 21 passes at least one feeding box 3 during its transfer moving stroke; in this way, a plurality of the transfer mechanisms 2 can be provided, and the transfer mechanisms 2 can be driven to transport synchronously, passing through the feeding box 3, so as to achieve the purpose of picking and feeding paper by the plurality of transfer mechanisms 2 and improve processing efficiency.

[0052] In addition, to facilitate the movement of the feeding box 3, in the technical solution of the present utility model, the feeding and taking mechanism 100 further includes a sliding part 5; the sliding part 5 includes a rodless cylinder 51, and the rodless cylinder 51 is arranged on the feeding station 12 for the feeding box 3 to slide on the feeding station 12; thus, the arrangement of the rodless cylinder 51 can be utilized to drive the feeding box 3 to move on the feeding station 12, thereby facilitating the movement of the feeding box 3.

[0053] Furthermore, to achieve the flexible use of the feeding box 3, in the technical solution of the utility model, the feeding box 3 is detachably connected to the sliding part 5; thus, the purpose of detachable connection between the feeding box 3 and the sliding part 5 is achieved, facilitating the flexible removal of the feeding box 3 and the convenient emptying of the separator paper in the box.

[0054] It should be noted that in this embodiment, no specific limitation is imposed on the detachable connection method between the feeding box 3 and the sliding part 5. For example, it can be bolt connection; it can also be snap connection.

[0055] The present utility model also proposes a string welding machine device, which includes a string welding machine device and a feeding and taking mechanism. The specific structure of the feeding and taking mechanism refers to the above embodiment. Since this string welding machine device adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0056] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the description and drawings of the present utility model under the inventive concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material handling mechanism for battery wafers, characterized in that, Comprising: A frame, the frame including a transfer station and a loading station; A transfer mechanism, arranged corresponding to the transfer station, including a moving part and a fixed part, the moving part is movably arranged with the frame so that the moving part has a transfer movement stroke relative to the frame, and the fixed part is connected to the moving part for fixing the battery cell; And, A feeding box, arranged corresponding to the loading station for placing paper sheets, the feeding box and the fixed part having a relative loading movement stroke; wherein, During the transfer movement stroke, the moving part can pass by the feeding box so that the fixed part faces the feeding box, and during the loading movement stroke, the fixed part can approach the feeding box so that the paper sheet contacts the battery cell.

2. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The frame is arranged in a strip shape; or, The frame is arranged in a ring shape.

3. The pick-up and delivery mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed part is movably arranged on the moving part to form the loading movement stroke, enabling the fixed part to move towards the feeding box.

4. The feeding and discharging mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed part includes at least one suction nozzle.

5. The pick-up and delivery mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed part further includes at least one sensor.

6. The pick-up and delivery mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The pick - and - place mechanism further includes a telescopic assembly; The telescopic assembly includes a cylinder and a connecting plate, the connecting plate is connected to the moving part, the cylinder is fixed to the side of the connecting plate away from the moving part, and the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the fixed part.

7. The feeding and discharging mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of the transfer mechanisms are provided, at least one feeding box is provided, and each moving part passes by at least one feeding box during its transfer movement stroke.

8. The feeding and discharging mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The pick - and - place mechanism further includes a sliding part; The sliding part includes a rodless cylinder, the rodless cylinder is arranged on the loading station for the feeding box to slide on the loading station.

9. The pick-up and delivery mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The feeding box is detachably connected to the sliding part.

10. A string welding machine device, characterized in that, Comprising the pick - and - place mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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